SPORTS

OIL BOWL: New year, still same result as East wins

Published

9 years ago

06/15/2017

By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com

Nocona High School graduate Marcus Carter evoked memories of game’s past when he was left uncovered on a busted play late in the fourth quarter.
Krum’s Brandon Reeves was scrambling in the backfield – simply trying to make something happen – when Carter broke free downfield.
Reeves locked on to Carter, who made the game-tying TD catch with 1 minute, 11 seconds left.
“I said to myself, ‘Don’t drop this ball,’” said Carter. “I knew I had to score. I was just hoping the quarterback (Reeves) would see me, and have enough time to throw the ball.”
Reeves then scored the game-winning TD on a 3-yard run in overtime as East pushed past West 20-14 at the 80th installment of the Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl Classic.
In the opening Oil Bowl, back in the late-1930s, Jack Crain scored the game-winning touchdown for Texas in a high school all-star game versus Oklahoma.
This coming fall, Carter has reportedly said he will join the football team at Tarleton State University, an NCAA Division II school in Stephenville, as a walk-on.
Carter’s Nocona teammate Parker Marshall ran up the sideline cheering Marcus on as he raced to the end zone for the score.
“That was a great feeling,” said Marshall, who recorded the game’s opening tackle on a kickoff return. “It hyped me up. Whenever he scores, I score.” Read more in the June 14 Bowie News.

Nocona’s Marcus Carter (11) is congratulated by East coach Bobby Morris from Wichita Falls City View after scoring the game-tying TD on a 68-yard catch in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 80th Annual Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl Classic in Wichita Falls. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

5 days ago

06/19/2026

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”

McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.

McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.

McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

Botard new BHS girls BB coach

Published

6 days ago

06/18/2026

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After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.

Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.

“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”

Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.